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Fried Pineapple Rings Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 rings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Crispy and sweet fried pineapple rings make for a delightful dessert with a lightly spiced batter, perfect for enjoying warm and fresh from the skillet. This classic American treat features golden-brown pineapple slices coated in a cinnamon-sugar flour batter and fried to perfection.

Ingredients

Fruit

  • 1 fresh pineapple, peeled, cored, and sliced into rings about 0.5 inch thick (or 1 large can pineapple rings, drained and patted dry)

Batter

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Frying and Serving

  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Powdered sugar, optional for dusting

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pineapple Rings: If using fresh pineapple, peel, core, and slice it into rings about half an inch thick. Pat the rings dry to remove excess moisture to ensure better batter adhesion.
  2. Heat Oil: Pour vegetable oil into a deep skillet or heavy-bottomed pan to a depth suitable for frying and heat it to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it is hot enough for frying without absorbing excess oil.
  3. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a shallow bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt until evenly combined to create the dry component of the batter.
  4. Make Wet Batter: In another bowl, whisk the egg, milk, and vanilla extract together until smooth and fully incorporated.
  5. Coat Pineapple Rings: Dip each pineapple ring into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off, then thoroughly coat the ring in the flour mixture on all sides for a crisp outer layer.
  6. Fry: Carefully place the coated pineapple rings into the hot oil, frying each side for 1 to 2 minutes or until they turn golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan to maintain oil temperature.
  7. Drain and Serve: Remove the fried pineapple rings with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve warm, optionally dusted lightly with powdered sugar for added sweetness and presentation.

Notes

  • Add a pinch of nutmeg to the flour mixture for additional warm spice notes.
  • These pineapple rings are best enjoyed immediately while hot and crispy for optimal texture.
  • Use fresh pineapple for a juicier flavor, or canned pineapple rings for convenience.
  • Maintain oil temperature carefully to prevent sogginess or burning.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/fried-pineapple-rings-recipe/